Narrative Unit

The traits of successful storytellers
  • Put themselves in the position of the reader (audience) – What will hold my reader’s interest?
  • Use strong and vivid verbs
  • Create original metaphors and similes (if you heard them before, they are not original)
  • Include dialogue (properly punctuated)
  • Provide clear details about characters, actions, setting
  • Make images that engage all five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing)
  • Show clear conflict and resolution